Body of British Man Found in Pattaya Condo

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Pattaya — The body of a British man was found in a condominium in Central Pattaya on Monday, March 25th, 2024.

The Pattaya Police Station was notified of the body at an unspecified time and rushed to the scene along with Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan rescue workers.

 

There, authorities found the body who they publicly identified as Mr. Harold Jhon Milligan, a 63-year-old British national, lying face down in a state of advanced decomposition. He was wearing a red tank top and brown shorts. There were no signs of injury or struggle on his body. Authorities estimated that he had been dead for about 3 days.

 

Ms. Patcharapan Pawarespongsakorn, 50, said that she was the caretaker of the foreigner because he was sick and could not walk. He had to use a wheelchair all the time.

 

By Aim Tanakorn

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-03-27

 

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[ezzra]

What a horrible way to end one's life when there's no one misses you to check on you

and your well being, one of the big draw back living away from home,

friends and family...

[scubascuba3]

34 minutes ago, ezzra said:

What a horrible way to end one's life when there's no one misses you to check on you

and your well being, one of the big draw back living away from home,

friends and family...

It's important to tee people up even if you have to pay them, same many girlfriends and wives

[Tatman95]

Poor bugger 

[AlexRich]

Thailand is no place for someone with poor health, unless they are surrounded by family who can help them. Most 63 year olds are reasonably fit and healthy, he was very young to die. RIP Mr Harold John Milligan. 

[Captain Monday]

3 days is tool long. Where was the helper?

Some friends used to have a daily check in routine. If only to Not to be found in the condo in “a state of decomposition”. 

[JensenZ]

What a load of nonsense being the caretaker of the deceased man - he only discovered him after 3 days and probably only because of the smell; and he didn't have access to the room.

[jacko45k]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Ms. Patcharapan Pawarespongsakorn, 50, said that she was the caretaker of the foreigner because he was sick and could not walk. He had to use a wheelchair all the time.

Although obviously not a daily caretaker. 

Sad end, and the second such case I have heard of this week. 

Not that old really.....

[sammieuk1]

State of advanced decomposition. He was wearing a red tank top and brown shorts. There were no signs of injury or struggle on his body.

 

That's the post mortem over and done with 🤔Rip

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, ezzra said:

What a horrible way to end one's life when there's no one misses you to check on you

and your well being, one of the big draw back living away from home,

friends and family...

From the link...

Ms. Patcharapan Pawarespongsakorn, 50, said that she was the caretaker of the foreigner because he was sick and could not walk. He had to use a wheelchair all the time.

Before the incident, Ms. Patcharapan had tried to call and knock on the door for 2 days, but Mr. Milligan did not open the door. On the day of the discovery, Ms. Patcharapan remembered that she went to the back of the condo unit and saw Mr. Milligan’s body through the glass door. She immediately called the security guards and the police.

 

Begs the question why wait 2 days?

[jippytum]

Some caretaker poor chap lay unattended for three days. RIP. 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Moral of the story?

 

Don't rely on Thais to help you even in your utmost time of need.

 

Maybe. 

[brianthainess]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Ms. Patcharapan Pawarespongsakorn, 50, said that she was the caretaker of the foreigner because he was sick and could not walk. He had to use a wheelchair all the time.

Some caretaker waited 3 days before getting help. 

[G_Money]

RIP chap.

 

Appears another Nirun condo will be on the market soon.  Another reason to rent in Thailand imo.

If owned and still has family members abroad someone has to come over and handle the selling under stress and mostly likely selling at fire sale prices.

 

If no family, the caretaker or someone else may just move in.

[nausea]

I remember a UK embassy guy, whose work involved sorting out these messes -  contacting relatives, arranging burial, etc., telling me this sort of thing is not at all uncommon in Thailand. Many cases go unreported.

[transam]

2 hours ago, jippytum said:

Some caretaker poor chap lay unattended for three days. RIP. 

Do you know the arrangement he had with the cleaner....? 🤔

[transam]

14 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Some caretaker waited 3 days before getting help. 

Do you know the arrangement he had with the cleaner...?  🤔

[transam]

5 minutes ago, G_Money said:

RIP chap.

 

Appears another Nirun condo will be on the market soon.  Another reason to rent in Thailand imo.

If owned and still has family members abroad someone has to come over and handle the selling under stress and mostly likely selling at fire sale prices.

 

If no family, the caretaker or someone else may just move in.

Start your own thread.............

[brianthainess]

1 minute ago, transam said:

Do you know the arrangement he had with the cleaner...?  🤔

She was his CAREtaker not his cleaner, who knew he was sick and wheelchair bound.

[transam]

1 minute ago, brianthainess said:

She was his CAREtaker not his cleaner, who knew he was sick and wheelchair bound.

So what, do you know the arrangement he had with the cleaner.......?  🤔

[G_Money]

3 minutes ago, transam said:

Start your own thread.............

Fan room warming up early this time of year?

 

Drink plenty of water.  Keeps your brain hydrated.

[G_Money]

1 minute ago, transam said:

So what, do you know the arrangement he had with the cleaner.......?  🤔

Perhaps you do.  Were you his next door neighbor?

[Dolf]

The woman might be shy. Thais often are. 

[transam]

1 minute ago, G_Money said:

Perhaps you do.  Were you his next door neighbor?

Do you know the arrangement he had with the cleaner........?  🤔

[transam]

3 minutes ago, G_Money said:

Perhaps you do.  Were you his next door neighbor?

No I don't, neither do you, some here quick to attack the Thai cleaner....😏

[Georgealbert]

17 minutes ago, nausea said:

I remember a UK embassy guy, whose work involved sorting out these messes -  contacting relatives, arranging burial, etc., telling me this sort of thing is not at all uncommon in Thailand. Many cases go unreported.

From this site the UK consular team report for February 2024,

 

“In February, 95,922 British travellers entered Thailand, a 16% decrease from the previous month. Bangkok Consular team dealt with 133 new cases. Death and welfare contributed to more than 70% of this number, including 16 road traffic accidents. We also dealt with some arrests and detentions relating to fraudulent activity and assaults”

 

For the release of a body, for a UK citizen, the hospital and police require a embassy letter. When I have help others, it has always been dealt with  by just a simple email and copy of passport, etc. and a returned phone call from the embassy, so I assume those are included in the recorded figures.

 

Went to the mortuary at Bang Lamung government hospital, Pattaya, last month to help a friend and the notice board outside listed 11 non thai names (bodies) so seems a common occurrence.

[Dolf]

20 minutes ago, transam said:

No I don't, neither do you, some here quick to attack the Thai cleaner....😏

Your first ever sensible posts.

[richard_smith237]

Just now, Dolf said:

Your first ever sensible posts.

Even when in agreement with Trans you look to have a jab…. Pathetic.

[brianthainess]

22 minutes ago, transam said:

No I don't, neither do you, some here quick to attack the Thai cleaner....😏

She was his CARETAKER! for the last time not his CLEANER! what part of CARE-Taker do you not understand?

[Dolf]

4 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

She was his CARETAKER! for the last time not his CLEANER! what part of CARE-Taker do you not understand?

I was a caretaker for a relative. I didnt see them more than twice a week.